Private Tours of Scotland & Ireland
Your own expert driver-guide and luxury vehicle, the castles and glens you've dreamed of, and the old pubs and quiet places only locals know.
Your guide
Our driver-guides are proud Scots who know every glen, legend and lay-by with a view. They bring Culloden to life where it happened, find the Highland cows, pull over when the light is perfect, and change the plan in a heartbeat to suit you. It's why our guests keep calling them friends.
What guests say about their guide
George Driver-Guide & Co-founder
“He has such a passion for Scotland and it makes him an amazing tour guide!”
Ian Driver-Guide
“It was so great to have the flexibility and personal experience of a private tour… our tour guide Ian was THE BEST!”
Martin Driver-Guide
“He knew where to pull over for quick hikes and beautiful scenic overlooks.”
Ways to travel
Choose a starting point. Every journey is private and shaped around you.
Heritage and family rootsClan lands, parish kirks and the places your family came fromPlan this journey → 
Castles, history and OutlanderGreat castles, battlefields and the real Outlander countryPlan this journey → 
Highlands, islands and Highland cowsGlens, lochs, Skye and the famous hairy coosPlan this journey → 
A little of everything, or inspire meNot sure yet? We’ll suggest the perfect mixPlan this journey → Can't decide?
Build your journey
We'll start and finish you in Edinburgh, add overnight stops so no day is more than about four hours on the road, and suggest a realistic length. Then we'll turn it into a free draft itinerary.
Tap a place to add it to your journey. Tap again to remove it.
Your journey
Your places carry straight into the planner. Free draft itinerary and quote within 48 hours.
Not sure where to start?
Let us suggest a route
Tell us what you love in four quick picture questions. We'll draw a suggested journey on the map, then turn it into a free draft itinerary written for you.
Signature journeys
Each begins with two nights in Edinburgh and ends with one. We'll shape it around you.
10 days · 9 nights Our classic Scotland journey: two nights in Edinburgh, Glencoe and the Road to the Isles, two nights on Skye and two in Inverness, then home through Highland Perthshire for a final night in Edinburgh.
Edinburgh → Glencoe → Fort William → Skye → Inverness → Pitlochry → Edinburgh
14 days · 13 nights The Highlands and Skye, then across the Irish Sea to the Giant's Causeway and Belfast, returning by ferry for a final night in Edinburgh. One private guide and vehicle throughout.
Edinburgh → Fort William → Skye → Inverness → Oban → Ayrshire → ferry → Causeway Coast → Belfast → ferry → Edinburgh
13 days · 12 nights Millions of Americans descend from Lowland Scots who settled in Ulster in the 1600s and sailed for America in the 1700s. This journey follows their road, from the Borders and Galloway to Ulster and the emigrant port of Derry, returning to Edinburgh.
Edinburgh → Scottish Borders → Dumfries and Galloway → ferry → Belfast → Derry → Belfast → ferry → Edinburgh
Travel in comfort
Travel in our Mercedes V-Class: spacious leather seating for up to six, just for your party, with your driver-guide at the wheel. No coaches, no timetables, no single-track roads to navigate. Just sit back and watch Scotland roll by.
“Our tour with George was wonderful and exceeded our expectations! … Our travel vehicle was very comfortable…”
“All of the sites we visited were unique for us and we never felt rushed or hurried.”
Beyond the guidebook
We'll take you to the famous places, of course. But our guests remember the ones in between.
“He took us to locations we would not have seen without him.”
Where you'll stay
Every hotel is hand-picked and personally checked. Choose one style throughout or mix them. A few of the places our guests love in Scotland and Ireland:
Fort William, Scotland
An elegant Victorian castle beneath Ben Nevis. Queen Victoria said she never saw a lovelier spot.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh’s grand landmark hotel at the top of Princes Street, beneath its famous clock tower.
Edinburgh, Scotland
A beautifully restored Victorian townhouse in Edinburgh’s quiet West End.
Glencoe, Scotland
A Highland landmark on Rannoch Moor, where red deer graze outside the windows.
Dublin, Ireland
Four restored Georgian townhouses in the heart of Dublin, with a celebrated art collection and garden.
Tipperary, Ireland
An 18th-century Palladian palace at the foot of the Rock of Cashel.
“The boutique hotels were beautiful and exceptionally luxurious.” Nancy T., Google review
Castle stays and the best small hotels book early, especially for May, August and September.
Private tours only
Every journey has its own driver-guide and luxury vehicle, just for your party. We'll be upfront: that makes a private tour an investment, and it isn't always the best value for solo travellers. Our guests tell us, again and again, that it's worth every penny.
“It was so great to have the flexibility and personal experience of a private tour.”
Meet your team
Book a Free Call with Katie“We’re not the biggest tour company in Scotland. We never plan to be. We’re the one that knows your name on day one, the lay-by you stopped at on day three, and the photo you’ll talk about for years.”
Director
Steven founded the business with his father in 2019. He shapes every journey’s route and pace, and makes sure each one feels as personal as a trip he’d plan for his own family.
Travel Planner
Katie is usually the first person you’ll speak to. She takes the time to understand what you’re dreaming of and shapes your draft itinerary. Book a free 20-minute call with her any time.
Guest Experience Coordinator
Once your journey is confirmed, Kyle looks after the details: hotels, reservations and the little touches that make each day run beautifully.
Operations Administrator
Kim keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes, from bookings and confirmations to making sure your guide has everything they need.
Driver-Guide & Co-founder
The reason the business exists. Guests come home talking about George: the stories, the unplanned stops, and the Highland cows that seem to know him.
“He has such a passion for Scotland and it makes him an amazing tour guide!” Teress N.
Driver-Guide
A proud Scot with a deep store of history, folklore and tradition, who shapes each day around the people in his car.
“It was so great to have the flexibility and personal experience of a private tour… our tour guide Ian was THE BEST!” Pamela L.
Driver-Guide
Glencoe and Skye are Martin’s home ground: the short walks, the quiet viewpoints, and the places most visitors never find.
“He knew where to pull over for quick hikes and beautiful scenic overlooks.” Patrick C.
Experienced driver-guides who join us through the busy months, so every guest still has their own guide.
Seasonal Driver-Guide
Joins us through the busy season, including cruise-day tours from Glasgow.
“We really enjoyed Graham’s company and knowledge of Scotland…” Adam S.
Seasonal Driver-Guide
Joins us through the busy season, often guiding alongside Ian for larger family groups.
Seasonal Driver-Guide
When he isn’t planning journeys, Steven is out on the road guiding them in the busy months.
How it works
A few easy choices and the places you'd love to see. Four minutes.
A first itinerary and quote, written for you.
If you like it, we talk properly, then build every detail together.
“The first chat I had with Steven got me so excited to visit Scotland.” Amber L., Google review
Guest reviews
Planning further ahead?
Our 2026 guest brochure, plus a beautifully designed brochure for each signature journey: day-by-day routes, maps, where you’ll stay and what our guests say. Perfect for sharing with whoever you’re travelling with.
Download Free Brochures Tell us what you dream of. Within 48 hours, you'll have a free draft itinerary and quote, written for you.
Limited availability in May, August and September · 2027 journeys now being planned
